Morecambe manager Jim Bentley says his side have a "free shot" in tonight's Carabao Cup second-round tie against Burton Albion.

The Brewers - who reached the semi-finals of the competition last season, beating four opponents from higher divisions - host the League Two Shrimpers (7.45pm), looking to reach the third round for a third successive campaign.

Albion were the consistent giant killers in 2018-19, with wins over Aston Villa, Burnley, Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough ensuring their progress to a last-four meeting with Manchester City.

But it is Bentley's Morecambe who have the chance to upset the odds at the Pirelli Stadium this time around, after they knocked fourth-tier rivals Mansfield Town out on penalties in the opening round.

And the Shrimpers boss hopes a draw against a team from a higher division can give them some freedom in the contest.